ENTERTAINMENT
Actor Kim Sung-kyun Shares Children's Reactions to 'The Uncanny Counter' on Netflix
On the 20th, Kim Sung-kyun conducted an interview at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, regarding Netflix's 'The Uncanny Counter', sharing various stories.
'The Uncanny Counter' is an action film that tells the story of martial arts expert Lee Jung-do (played by Kim Woo-bin) who, at the suggestion of probation officer Kim Sun-min (played by Kim Sung-kyun), works as a counter to closely monitor individuals wearing electronic anklets. The film was released on Netflix on the 13th. Kim Sung-kyun plays the role of probation officer Kim Sun-min, who works in pairs with the counter to ensure a safe society.
On this day, Kim Sung-kyun expressed his gratitude, saying, "The response has been very positive. I'm just thankful that a project we worked so hard on is receiving good reviews and that people around me are cheering us on."
Kim Sung-kyun anticipated that 'The Uncanny Counter' would receive favorable reviews. He said, "The whole family watched it together in the living room, and the kids were shouting and clapping. They really enjoyed it. I thought their reaction represented the general audience. Seeing them cheer made me think the reviews would be good."
The unique subject matter of counters and probation officers added a fresh twist. Kim Sung-kyun commented, "The fresh subject matter combined with director Kim Joo-hwan's specialty in lively action and rhythmic storytelling doubled the fun. Plus, with actor Kim Woo-bin executing the action scenes, it was bound to receive positive reviews."
Seo Yoon Kim, TenAsia Reporter seogugu@tenasia.co.kr
